2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina

The 2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of South Carolina. Incumbent four-term Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was re-elected in 2020, is eligible to run for re-election to a fifth term in office.

Republican primary

Candidates

Potential

Lindsey Graham, incumbent U.S. Senator (2003–present)
Nikki Haley, 116th Governor of South Carolina (2011–2017), 29th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018), and Republican candidate for president in 2024^[1]
Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 1st congressional district (2021–present) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014^[2]
Ralph Norman, U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 5th congressional district (2017–present)^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Filed paperwork

Catherine Fleming Bruce, author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022^[4]

References

^ Bustos, Joeseph (March 8, 2024). "Haley 2024 is done. What could the former SC governor's political future hold?". The State.
^ Bustos, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Who might run for South Carolina governor and US senator in 2026? Here are names to watch". The State. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
^ Bade, Rachael; Lizza, Ryan; Daniels, Eugene (July 20, 2023). "Playbook: Scoop: McCarthy's secret promise to Trump". Politico. Retrieved July 20, 2023. South Carolina GOP Rep. RALPH NORMAN is considering a primary challenge to top Trump ally Sen. LINDSEY GRAHAM, according to a source familiar with the situation.
^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1606714". Federal Elections Commission. Retrieved December 26, 2022.

External links

[1] Bustos, Joeseph (March 8, 2024). "Haley 2024 is done. What could the former SC governor's political future hold?". The State.

[State2026-2] Bustos, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Who might run for South Carolina governor and US senator in 2026? Here are names to watch". The State. Retrieved November 14, 2024.

[3] Bade, Rachael; Lizza, Ryan; Daniels, Eugene (July 20, 2023). "Playbook: Scoop: McCarthy's secret promise to Trump". Politico. Retrieved July 20, 2023. South Carolina GOP Rep. RALPH NORMAN is considering a primary challenge to top Trump ally Sen. LINDSEY GRAHAM, according to a source familiar with the situation.

[4] "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1606714". Federal Elections Commission. Retrieved December 26, 2022.

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